Energy Feeds Farming Note (includes feed information chart)

Energy is the key nutrient to aid good health, fertility and performance. Low energy intake is the major nutritional factor linked to dairy cow feeding problems. Getting a sufficient quantity of the right type of energy into the cow is the primary function of feeding.

This Farming Note covers:

• Energy and dry matter intake
• Body condition
• Energy sources: carbohydrates, oils and fats, fibre
• How to formulate a ration
• 'Energy Feeds Descriptions' sheet

Issued October 2009.

This Farming Note is only available to members

About Kingshay Farming Notes

Since 1991 Kingshay has been publishing Farming Notes on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farm business. These briefings provide dairy farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties with the most important and timely information in a concise two-page format. The information contained in our Farming Notes is written and updated by our experts to ensure accuracy and save you time.

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